Masterclass with Adrian Ferrazzutti
In this packed two hour masterclass, learn out to select, layout, and join veneer in a variety of decorative patterns.
Veneering
Adrian Ferrazzutti studied woodworking in the 1980s at the College of the Redwoods under James Krenov – one of the most influential woodworkers of the 20th century. As a furniture maker, Adrian utilizes veneering to incorporate difficult-to-find wood species, as well as a means of artistic embellishment, to his tables, chairs, headboards, and boxes.
Adrian is a seasoned educator, and in this two-hour masterclass, his wealth of knowledge shines through. While it might be easy to get discouraged or overwhelmed with the amount of information on the subject, Adrian reminds us that while “it’s difficult to get good at hand-cut dovetails in two hours, you can get pretty good at veneering in two hours!”
Lessons in this Masterclass
Lesson 01 | Veneer Species and Selection
Learn how veneer is made and processed, the different species available, and the tradeoffs of using shop-sawn vs commercial veneer.
Lesson 02 | How to Make a Four Way Bookmatch
Learn how to select, layout, and join veneer with a shooting board for a four way bookmatch.
Lesson 03 | How to Make a Four Way Box Match
Learn how to use mirrors to “preview” a design and then cut and join parts for a four way box match.
Lesson 04 | Cross Banding and Decorative Patterns
Finish off the panel with a decorative cross banding and inlay. Then learn Adrian’s technique for gluing up veneers – no vacuum press required!
Lesson 05 | Parquetry 1: Checkerboard
Shifting into the world of parquetry, Adrian shows of how to cut and join the first basic pattern on your cutting mat, the checkerboard.
Lesson 06 | Parquetry 2: Herringbone
Continuing on with Parquetry, Adrian shows how to neatly cut and arrange a herringbone pattern.
Lesson 07 | Parquetry 3: Louis Cube
With 60 degree diamonds, several patterns can come to life, including the louis cube.
Lesson 08 | Parquetry 4: Freeform Patterns
Still in the realm of parquetry, Adrian shows how he creates cracked ice freeform patterns.
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Lessons in this Masterclass
01 | Veneer Species and Selection
02 | How to Make a Four Way Bookmatch
03 | How to Make a Four Way Box Match
04 | Cross Banding and Decorative Patterns
05 | Parquetry 1: Checkerboard
06 | Parquetry 2: Herringbone
07 | Parquetry 3: Louis Cube
08 | Parquetry 4: Freeform Patterns